Graphic Design Student Assistant

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus through Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and requires maintaining a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed part-time, up to 20 hours per week.

About the Role

All Reitz Union student employees must:

• Be a current UF degree-seeking student registered for at least 6 credit hours per semester
• Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Establish an exemplary work ethic by being proactive, self-motivated, and dependable
• Participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations
• Act as an ambassador for all areas within the Reitz Union and the University of Florida, providing accurate information and campus resources

Responsibilities

• Graphic Design: Conceptualize and produce high-quality graphics for events, social media, websites, digital displays, print materials, and special projects such as promotional items, apparel, and other building needs
• Social Media Support: Collaborate with and support full-time staff and part-time student social media content creators to develop visually engaging content aligned with current trends and UF brand standards
• Brand Consistency: Proof all designs for spelling, grammar, and visual consistency to uphold UF brand standards
• Print Production: Prepare and format artwork files for professional print production
• Asset Management: Organize and maintain the Reitz Union's library of design assets, working files, and media files
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Specialist and internal clients to plan, develop, and execute design projects from concept to completion
• Independence: Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver polished work on time with minimal supervision
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as other industry-standard design tools
• Experience using Apple Mac computers
• Must be able to work at least 10–20 hours per week
• Availability during weekdays, evenings, and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with photography, videography, or video editing
• Knowledge of social media platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook, and familiarity with current trends
• Background or coursework in marketing or copywriting

Pay

$14.00/hour